At a Glance

The Design Museum reopened November 2016 in the former 1962 Commonwealth Institute next to Holland Park. The hyperbolic paraboloid copper roof was preserved; walls replaced with glass. 3,000-piece collection.

Must-See

• Designer Maker User (free).
• Designer of the Year.
• Pantone, Sony, Banksy, Miyazaki blockbusters.
• Swarovski Foundation Centre.
• Atrium installations.

Tips

Holland Park tube. Free permanent; paid specials from £16. 1–2.5 hours. Beazley Designs of the Year is the annual highlight.